From Mandatory Pre-Schooling To Sign Language In Curriculum | Key Projects By PM Modi On Sikshak Parv

PM Narendra Modi announced multiple key initiatives in the education sector during the inaugural conclave of Shiksak Parv via video conferencing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the teachers, students, and stakeholders via video conferencing during ‘Shikshak Parv 2021’ that is being celebrated to honour the contribution of teachers.

PM Modi launched important projects in the education sector to make it more inclusive and equitable.

After launching the key projects, Prime Minister congratulated the 44 teachers who received the national awards from the President of India on September 5 (Teachers' Day).

PM Modi said, "I want to congratulate the teachers who received National Awards. You have worked under difficult circumstances. Your efforts are commendable."

Important initiatives launched by PM Modi on 'Sikshak Parv'

• PM Modi launched 'Vidyanjali 2.0'  and termed it as a platform whic would contribute towards 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' with 'Sabka Prayas'.  He said that it will help the private sector to come forward and contribute to increasing the quality of education in government schools.
• National Digital Educational Architecture ie, N-DEAR launched by PM will play a big role in adopting the modern techniques of teaching by eliminating inequality in education. "Just as UPI interface has revolutionized the banking sector, N-DEAR will act as a super connect between all academic activities", said PM Modi.
• PM said that India is making technology like Talking Books and Audio Books which will be a part of education. He said that for the progress of any country, education should not only be inclusive but should also be equitable. It will help to impart good quality education to those who are visually impaired.
• Nishtha training program was launched today which would help teachers learn about new systems and techniques rapidly.
• A dictionary for Indian Sign language has been formed. For 1st time in the country, Indian Sign language will be included as a subject in the curriculum.
• PM announced that the centre is working on making pre-schooling for 3-yr-old kids mandatory and parents should understand that learning at the initial stage will build a good personality of the child.

PM Modi further said that the initiatives launched today will shape the future of the education sector. He said that one of the initiatives- 'School Quality Assessment & Assurance' will not only make education competitive but will also make students future-ready.

Prime Minister said also said that sports should be a significant part of a child's education as it builds temperament and personality.

He said, "I have asked all the Olympians & Paralympians to visit 75 schools to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. I urge you all to get in touch with them. They will meet the students of the schools. These sportspersons might encourage students to pursue sports in the future."

The Shiksha Parv is being celebrated by the Ministry of Education. The celebration started on September 5 and will continue till September 17 in recognition of the valuable contributions of teachers and to take New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 a step forward.